Timeline Shockers
History that happened way earlier, or way later, than you'd ever guess. Say the year and brace for the gasp.
Sneak peek
- Harvard University, older than calculus, was founded in what year? Medium
- Pac-Man came out the same year the first CNN broadcast went on air. What year? Medium
- Albert Einstein was offered the job of president of Israel in what year? Hard
- The first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive was a 63-year-old teacher. What year? Genius
Answers stay hidden — no spoilers for your crew.
Difficulty mix
How to play
- The host reads a question with a number answer.
- Type your best guess on your phone and lock it in — "1,250", "3.5" or "2k" all work.
- Closest guess scores the most, 2nd and 3rd score too. Nail it exactly for a bonus!
- Price is Right rule (if the host turns it on): go over and you score nothing.
- Team vote: everyone on the team guesses; the team plays the middle (median) guess.
About Timeline Shockers
Timeline Shockers is a Closest Wins pack with 40 questions covering history, weird and what year, rated PG (family friendly). History that happened way earlier, or way later, than you'd ever guess. Say the year and brace for the gasp.
The difficulty mix is 18% medium, 63% hard and 20% genius, so it suits seasoned quiz teams who want a real challenge.
It is one of the newer packs in the library — be the first table to take it on.
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History →Play Timeline Shockers in three steps
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1Open a game night
Pick a pack on your phone — a QR code appears.
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2Everyone scans
Friends scan the QR code (or type the game code at tipsyrounds.com) and pick a name. No app, no sign-up.
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3Play & keep score
Questions pop up on every phone; scores update live.
FAQ
How do I play Timeline Shockers at a bar or party?
Tap “Play this pack”, then put the QR code where everyone can see it (on your phone, a printout or a TV). Players scan it with their phone camera and answer on their own phones — no app, no sign-up. TipsyRounds runs the timer, reveals the answers and keeps score.
How many questions are in Timeline Shockers?
40 questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Hosting, every game and every pack are free, and players never pay or sign up.